Doves Funeral Assurance (Private) Limited v Zimbabwe Platinum Mine (Private) Limited

Key Issues

• {"issue_text":"Whether there was a binding contract between the parties","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Communication of successful tender, exchange of draft contract, commencement of implementation"}
• {"issue_text":"Whether the contract was governed by tender documents or required written agreement","issue_type":"law","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Clause 1.3 of Tender Procedure, clause 2.1 and 2.2 of Tender Procedure"}
• {"issue_text":"Whether Zimplats lawfully terminated the contract","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Clause 17.5 of General Conditions, clause 16 of draft contract"}
• {"issue_text":"Whether Doves proved damages suffered","issue_type":"fact","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Actuarial calculations, assumptions made, lack of audited accounts"}

Background